Athi River — VanSky 81 (Ideal)

Town · Machakos County, Kenya

19° Partly cloudy

VanSky

Ideal

Comfortable days: 7 of 7 Worse later this week

Feels like

19°C

Wind

21 km/h

Precip

Humidity

82%

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VanSky index for Athi River, Kenya — 81 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Athi River, Kenya — VanSky 81 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #61 of 173 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

18°C

Night temperature

Solar

1.2 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 6.5h

Driving

100

21 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 36)

Condensation

Medium

82%

Humidity level • Dew point 15°C comfortable

Awning

Caution

36 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Good

17 AQI

PM2.5: 1.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

24°

night

18°

solar

1.2 kWh

wind

21 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

VanSky 89

comfort

16.10

day

27°

night

16°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

23 km/h

gusts 38 км/ч

VanSky 90

comfort

17.10

day

27°

night

16°

solar

2 kWh

wind

21 km/h

gusts 34 км/ч

VanSky 90

comfort

18.10

day

28°

night

17°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

20 km/h

gusts 32 км/ч

VanSky 91

comfort

19.10

day

29°

night

17°

solar

2.6 kWh

wind

21 km/h

gusts 35 км/ч

VanSky 83

comfort

20.10

day

32°

night

18°

solar

3 kWh

wind

21 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

VanSky 80

comfort

21.10

day

32°

night

17°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

27 km/h

gusts 43 км/ч

VanSky 73

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

sunny 6.5h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 36 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Perfect night (18°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
Comfortable temperature (24°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Good

Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.

PM2.5

1.4

μg/m³

Good

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal

60–79 Comfortable

40–59 Acceptable

20–39 Challenging

0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

Thermal comfort 35%
Sunshine 25%
Precipitation 25%
Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Kenya

Athi River ranks 48 of 173 cities. Country average VanSky — 74.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Athi River?

The weekly VanSky index for Athi River is 81 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.

What is the solar panel output in Athi River?

Solar panel output data for Athi River is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.

How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Athi River?

The index for Athi River is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.